Program Manager

Adecco is currently hiring for a temporary, full-time Program Manager in Ajax, ON to work for our client, a well-established and dynamic company. In this role, you will lead, manage, coordinate, and support administration and data analysis, along with effective KPI reporting, to ensure successful execution of plans allowing our client to meet program objectives.

• Pay rate: $33/hour.
• Location: Ajax, ON
• Availability Required: Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm
• Job type: Temporary | Full-time

• Create/Monitor Project Schedules to identify key risks and manage appropriate action plans to address identified risks.
• Create and maintain customer requirements document database for new development programs.
• Support Program Managers on NRC budget submissions and NRC cost tracking, and management via Quarterly Budget process and using Earned Value Management (EVM) on a monthly basis.
• Support NRC Cost Recovery initiatives by ensuring outstanding claims are tracked, and that the Commercial Manager has all required data to compile claims.
• Support Program Managers with additional tasks as required, including but not limited to:
• One Safran Projects – from initial preparation through execution and progress monitoring.
• Support and facilitate PROMPT Toll Gate reviews.
• Support and facilitate documentation release per SDRLs.
• Support of Engineering MER and P audits.
• Coordinate the preparation and finalization of internal and customer PMR presentations with internal cross-functional IPT.
• Lead various internal meetings as required and maintain associated action registers and issue related minutes.
• Lead or participate in internal and Customer audit activities as required.
• Support North American Program Managers with Cost Reduction activities by leading the following:
• Completion of feasibility studies on new cost reduction ideas.
• Follow-up on open actions from cost reduction executive steer co. meetings.
• Support functional cost reduction workshops by coordinating required activities.
• Update presentation slides for Program Management Reviews.
• Manage change control board on development programs (prior to S9) to control cost and scope.

• A Diploma/Degree in Business Administration or Operations Management (technical background would be an asset).
• Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in Aerospace or related industry, preferably in a project management role
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification would be an asset.
• Extensive working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications including Access, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Project, and SharePoint.,
• Good understanding of Manufacturing processes and production flows.
• Good financial acumen is a definite asset.
• Confident self-starter with ability to work independently.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload, and co-ordinate several projects at one time with aggressive deadlines.
• Ability to interface with Customers (Internal / External) and drive actions to closure.
• Proven team player with excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent customer service skills.
• Must be legally eligible to work and reside in Canada.